How far is Lukla from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 7437 miles / 11968 kilometers / 6462 nautical miles.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7436.790 miles
- 11968.354 kilometers
- 6462.394 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 7422.781 miles
- 11945.808 kilometers
- 6450.220 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Minneapolis to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 14 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Lukla generates about 917 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 917 kilograms equals 2 021 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Minneapolis to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |